How to Add Math Symbols in Online Assessments
Use a character map., A second approach is to create symbols using a XML-based language called MathML (Mathematical Markup Language), which then requires a MathML "plug-in" to be installed to a browser to display the symbol.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Use a character map.
To deal with this limitation simply, instructors resort to turning symbols and equations into image files (e.g., gif) which can then be displayed by browsers.
In Windows, go to Start
-> All Programs
-> Accessories
-> System Tools
-> Character Map to insert special math symbols.
Then, make use of free built-in Paint in Windows Accessories to convert the mathematics equations with special symbols to images.
About Paint program, just refer to: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paint_(software) -
Step 2: A second approach is to create symbols using a XML-based language called MathML (Mathematical Markup Language)
MathML is a low-level specification for describing mathematics as a basis for machine to machine communication by the W3C Math working group.
It provides a much needed foundation for the inclusion of mathematical expressions in Web pages.
Get more information about MathML at http://www.w3.org/Math/ -
Step 3: which then requires a MathML "plug-in" to be installed to a browser to display the symbol.
Detailed Guide
To deal with this limitation simply, instructors resort to turning symbols and equations into image files (e.g., gif) which can then be displayed by browsers.
In Windows, go to Start
-> All Programs
-> Accessories
-> System Tools
-> Character Map to insert special math symbols.
Then, make use of free built-in Paint in Windows Accessories to convert the mathematics equations with special symbols to images.
About Paint program, just refer to: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paint_(software)
MathML is a low-level specification for describing mathematics as a basis for machine to machine communication by the W3C Math working group.
It provides a much needed foundation for the inclusion of mathematical expressions in Web pages.
Get more information about MathML at http://www.w3.org/Math/
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